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A HELICOPTER RESCUE operation was unable to lift an injured fisherman due to the bad weather early this morning.
The call to rescue the 30-year-old from a fishing vessel – 120 miles southwest of Mizen Head – was made to Valentia coastguard.
The Shannon rescue helicopter and Waterford rescue helicopter went to the scene. However – due to strong winds and a large sea swell – lift-off was not possible.
Valentia coastguard has confirmed to TheJournal.ie that the Waterford rescue helicopter is now on its way to rescue the fisherman.
It’s understood that the man suffered concussion but that his condition has improved and he has regained consciousness.
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Well done guys, you do a great job.
Why in the hell was a man out fishing when there was repeated warnings all week about a large storm hitting the country?
Rescue 117 is back at base now. It was a Spanish registered vessel and it is also making its way to port.
Glad all rescue personell back safevand sound.
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